Consolidated B-24 Liberator crash, Mar 24, 1943, Gavutu I...
Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident on March 24, 1943 near Gavutu Island, Solomon Islands with no fatalities.
- Date: March 24, 1943
- Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
- Location: Gavutu Island, Solomon Islands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A B 24 seaplane lost both engines shortly after takeoff from Gavutu and ditched 1.2 km offshore. All nine crew were rescued, but the aircraft sank and was lost.